Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle form of massage therapy that helps your lymphatic system to flow in a healthy way. This is helpful for swelling (edema), including chronic and acute conditions. The work is particularly useful after a surgery or an injury – and some people find that lymphatic work is a useful way to keep their immune system operating optimally, or to clear toxins from their system.

The work is generally done directly on the skin, without any cremes or oils. We might take a regional or a full-body approach. First, we clear the most useful areas for lymph flow, then we work through the rest of the area.

Although the approach is highly scientific, most people find the work surprisingly relaxing.